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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,667.82, 571,615.86 and 368,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,667.82, 571,615.86 and 368,382.20 is: 551,718.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,667.82 : 571,615.86 = 368,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,667.82/571,615.86 = 368,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,667.82x = 571,615.86 × 368,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,667.82x = 210,573,108,061.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,573,108,061.69/381,667.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,718.27

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